: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
Examples of bustling in a Sentence
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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The room resembles the dwellings of so many young people living in the expensive and bustling city.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The charming and historic neighborhood was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 but remains a buzzing and bustling hub for residents and visitors alike, with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to visit when artists aren't onstage at the festival.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 14 July 2025
Maximalist and mesmerizing, the record unfolds like live commentary for a bustling metropolis — ah, look at all the lonely people!
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Maxwell Street Market For more than 100 years, Maxwell Street Market was a bustling hub of vendors, food, and music that reflected the city’s multicultural community.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The charming and historic neighborhood was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 but remains a buzzing and bustling hub for residents and visitors alike, with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to visit when artists aren't onstage at the festival.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 14 July 2025
Maximalist and mesmerizing, the record unfolds like live commentary for a bustling metropolis — ah, look at all the lonely people!
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Maxwell Street Market For more than 100 years, Maxwell Street Market was a bustling hub of vendors, food, and music that reflected the city’s multicultural community.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bustling
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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